about time the Swedes went to Hong Kong: other hand, would she Joard of Trade be
they are after all
The demandeurs. But on equally pleased? On the last occasion, when
The assumption that the Board of Trade womed. again Hong Kong wanted the discussions to.
hat Is he represented. would this be convenient- take place on their own round, we decided
to
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you
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in favour of Stockholm as some sort of
compromise between London and Hong Kong.
Your marginal preference would have been
for London but you accept the argument that
the statistics which the Swedes would probably resist producing could more readily be
demanded if the meeting took place in
Stockholm.
It seems to me that this time
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the choice lies between London and Hong Kong
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and that we can hardly suggest that they take
May I please have your
place anywhere else.
views as soon as possible?
5. You will see that the Swedes have
given notice that they would like consultations
to begin on 21 April and that Hong Kong have
said that 22 April would be acceptable to
them. Of course we have until the formal
routine request for consultations reaches
us to decide the matter but I should be
grateful to know your views on a suitable
date for the meeting.
6. I have written so far on the assumption
that the Board of Trade will wish quelly to
These commetations.
be represented at ir sound of resotiations.
ith the last round
(ghio seems to me a safe
to know whether you regard
the Board
30sumption but I should be glad of your this out necessary.
conficiation.
think that
of Tradedoes intend to send a delegate to
Hong Kong should be told so without delay.
It is clear from the wording of paragraph 6
Of their telegram that they think they should
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